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all printer driver suddenly gone

and try to add back with following pop up and.......

An error occurred while trying to add the selected device.

Bad file descriptor

Posted on Feb 9, 2022 12:23 AM

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Posted on Feb 9, 2022 12:27 AM

WWW88 Said:

"all printer driver suddenly gone: and try to add back with following pop up and....... An error occurred while trying to add the selected device. Bad file descriptor"

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Reset the Printing System:

Reseting the Printing System fixed it, the drivers were installed in an instant. Important: Always get the drivers from the manufacturer, as getting the elsewhere may result in malware or spyware installed on your computer.

  1. Go To: System Preferences
  2. Select: Printers & Scanners
  3. Right-Click: on this pinter
  4. Select: Reset printing system...
  5. Click: Reset button


Moreover, you need to use an AirPrint Compatible Printer:

Here are the AirPrint Compatible PrintersAbout AirPrint - Apple Support. For More on Troubleshooting , Go here: If you can't Print from your Mac or iOS Device - Apple Support.

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Feb 9, 2022 12:27 AM in response to WWW88

WWW88 Said:

"all printer driver suddenly gone: and try to add back with following pop up and....... An error occurred while trying to add the selected device. Bad file descriptor"

-------


Reset the Printing System:

Reseting the Printing System fixed it, the drivers were installed in an instant. Important: Always get the drivers from the manufacturer, as getting the elsewhere may result in malware or spyware installed on your computer.

  1. Go To: System Preferences
  2. Select: Printers & Scanners
  3. Right-Click: on this pinter
  4. Select: Reset printing system...
  5. Click: Reset button


Moreover, you need to use an AirPrint Compatible Printer:

Here are the AirPrint Compatible PrintersAbout AirPrint - Apple Support. For More on Troubleshooting , Go here: If you can't Print from your Mac or iOS Device - Apple Support.

all printer driver suddenly gone

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